Leah Williamson’s place in Women’s Euros semi-final in doubt after injury

FootballSports
18 Jul 2025 • 5:42 PM MYT
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  • England secured a chaotic Euro 2025 victory over Sweden, coming from two goals down to win via a thrilling penalty shootout in Zurich.
  • Captain Leah Williamson rolled her ankle during the match and was substituted as she was not at “100 per cent”.
  • Manager Sarina Wiegman said Williamson will be assessed before the semi-final against Italy on Tuesday, saying: “I don’t know what it is right now.”
  • While Lauren James and Lucy Bronze also appeared to be limping, Wiegman attributed James's issue to fatigue.
  • Lucy Bronze played through pain, removing strapping from her leg to score the decisive penalty in the shootout, earning high praise from Wiegman for her resilience.

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